Omg it's such a beauty and runs like butter. I love it mate, you have done a amazing job on that bike. Also I gotta you're a very skilled rider the way you leaving on those turns is beautiful, i get nervous. I have been riding for years but I have always been a pussy when it comes to leaning on turns, I show down should I just trust the bike and lean ?
@MrDesmonickКүн бұрын
Thanks, but you must be watching another video! 😂 Modern tyres are very good and will give lots more grip that you would think. Go on a track day if you have a suitable bike and see how far you can actually push tyres in that environment. The main thing is just stay safe, and enjoy the ride at your own pace 👍
@simonbealing4 күн бұрын
Amazing what a difference a good set of tyres makes and that was a great find and reuse of the screen.
@MrDesmonick4 күн бұрын
Without a doubt! Plus there is a more major update coming 😉
@hughphillips14275 күн бұрын
Good to see you back on the trusty rusty.
@MrDesmonick5 күн бұрын
@@hughphillips1427 cheers 😁
@300rivers48 күн бұрын
Been driving my i3 for 6 years this month. I still love it. It is hard on tires though so beware.
@MrDesmonick8 күн бұрын
@@300rivers4 yes, expecting tyres on a regular basis. But they're not as expensive as the one's for my 911!
@loonymoon19 күн бұрын
Membury is very poor and I did the same thing of approaching from the wrong side, and yes Tesla's not open there. But Reading services are much better. Worth having the tesla app on phone so you can see which ones are open. I've been drivign i3's for 4 years now - it does get better with experience etc. BTW I never ever use eco-pro plus. and usually cruise at 68 or so
@MrDesmonick9 күн бұрын
Thanks, it's all a learning curve. I stopped at Membury out of habit, as I normally break there on the same journey when I'm on a motorcycle. But if I take the EV it'll be a more modern services 👍
@MotoMad.10 күн бұрын
Crikey you was lucky to only have the injuries you did mate, but like you say that's the difference from not wearing your gear! I hope your healing up... I have to say that is a very impressive garage 😮 👏🏼 😀 some people dream about boats and fast cars, mine is to have a garage like that 😂
@MrDesmonick10 күн бұрын
Cheers! Had a spin out today to work out where it exactly was etc. I am lucky to have a decent garage, I just wish the bill was cheaper! 🤣
@MotoMad.9 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick I'm sure it's worth every penny 😂 I will watch that one where you go back to where it happened now I just watched your ducati hyperstrada video 😀 now that looks fun 👍🏼
@MrDesmonick9 күн бұрын
@MotoMad. It is! A right laugh, but it makes you ride like a twat 🤣
@mikedunston347911 күн бұрын
Thes things are loud don't plan on getting any sleep
@MrDesmonick11 күн бұрын
This one is outside, in an insualted box, and is practically silent! I'm not sure what would cause a noise, apart from the pump ticking?
@mikedunston347911 күн бұрын
The blower fan
@MrDesmonick11 күн бұрын
@mikedunston3479 maybe you've got a bad one, or we've got a good one?
@mikedunston347911 күн бұрын
Maybe but I have 3 and the only thing I can compare it to is a hairdryer running on high
@MrDesmonick11 күн бұрын
The two we have are both quiet, but are outside.
@ug63611 күн бұрын
<3 airplaintoilet .... but at the icecafe...
@ug63611 күн бұрын
u should press that little butten on the right side of screnn for 5 seconds ... and then enter the last 5 digets of the "fahrgestellnummer" as "ergebniss der Quersumme" .. so u could kill off the torquerestriction till 15mph.... should be fun with full torque from 0
@MrDesmonick11 күн бұрын
I'll take a look, thanks! 👍
@motty196116 күн бұрын
Well that was really unlucky. Usually pottering around off-road is a much safer activity. I hope you can take it easy for a few days whilst you mend (quickly)
@MrDesmonick16 күн бұрын
Cheers Motty, still a bit wobbly, but definitely better than I was!
@m.farrelfahrezi430116 күн бұрын
at least its a pretty sweet bike.. love the design
@steve91616 күн бұрын
Hope you feel better soon Nick .. Love the way that as soon as you were up you were straight back into KZfaq commentary mode and a hot debrief of the accident.
@MrDesmonick16 күн бұрын
Even though I have zero memory of it! 😬
@christianweller428817 күн бұрын
Speedy recovery. Could have been much worse. Concussion is nasty, can really mess with your mind for a few days after…. some days off might be in order.
@MrDesmonick17 күн бұрын
Cheers, I'm definitely a bit 'fuzzy' today.
@mcintyre-handmademusic352018 күн бұрын
Hey Nick, your videos are my motorcycle 🏍️ Netflix, I look forward to a wee episode of riding and banter every week. Thanks mate 🫡
@MrDesmonick18 күн бұрын
Thanks! You must be very easily pleased 😂😂👍
@mcintyre-handmademusic352018 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick it's the simple things in life, waffle 🧇 🏍️ on a motorcycle, quality 😁
@MrDesmonick18 күн бұрын
@mcintyre-handmademusic3520 well, you can't get much simpler than me on an old CB250RS 😂👍
@mcintyre-handmademusic352018 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick legend 👏🏼 brother 💙
@steve91618 күн бұрын
Good episode Nick. Am laid up sick today and watching you cruising through the countryside with gentle wafflings really cheered me up and took my mind off things!
@MrDesmonick18 күн бұрын
I hope you feel better soon mate 👍
@goldieandblackie19 күн бұрын
Too much pissing around with stopping and charging.
@MrDesmonick19 күн бұрын
Only because I went to a crap services, as I've now been told 😂 Otherwise it was no longer than an ICE car, just charging when I stopped for a leak or lunch.
@MrDesmonick19 күн бұрын
BMW set the car to not charge to 100% even though it says it is. They recommended leaving it plugged in all the time, so I go by what they say 👍
@chrishar11019 күн бұрын
A great buy. I have a 20 model too, I love it. I made an one day trip from Wigan to Aberdeen last winter. Temps around or below 0C, very heavy winds, very heavy rain and snowfall, speed at 70mph or at the speed limit, 4 heavy adults (from 90-140 kg) and a big dog. The A/C-heater was blasting all the time and my range was at 100-120 miles. At the worst conditions that I could find in UK I could drive for 1.5 hour and I could charge in 30-35 mins with a city car that was designed 12 years ago. That was my one and only long trip I made, I prefer to fly if I have to drive more than 4 hours. I drive 6-10 hours every day at work, I can't do it at my days off, or holidays. Now in summer, in Wigan or around, at small trips to Liverpool or Manchester I make 4.5 to 6.5 miles/Kwh, in the winter I am at 3-3.5.
@MrDesmonick19 күн бұрын
Sounds like an epic trip! I only do 25 miles a day, so it's perfect for that. Pre heat or cool the cabin before each journey, and it charges to 100% overnight on my 'granny' charger 👍
@chrishar11019 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick It was!!! (I am Greek and my football team PAOK got the win at 94' in Aberdeen). I do 10-15 miles every day plus 40-100 miles on weekends and I charge it two-three nights every week for 7 hours (at 9p/Kwh) with the granny cable at 6 or 7Amps. It is enough to keep it between 40 to 80% I charge it to 100% only once every 3-4 months to equalise the cells. I don't think that charge it at 100% every night is a good idea. Even if it doesn't hurt the battery, I don't feel OK with it. I don't do it with my phone, why should I do it with my car?
@Gillibrand6520 күн бұрын
I had an i3S and absolutely loved it! I sold but I still miss it…
@MrDesmonick20 күн бұрын
I've yet to hear from anyone, or see a post from a previous owner, who didn't love their i3!
@aleksandarpoposki239921 күн бұрын
finally i see another 250rs (rare sight)
@MrDesmonick20 күн бұрын
They are, but they still have a big following for a good reason 😁👍
@CarlosChaconCR22 күн бұрын
Congrats! Great and unique car. Love it too ;)
@MrDesmonick22 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@blearyview225423 күн бұрын
I am a big fan of the Merlin brand. I have gloves, leather jacket and jeans and all are excellent kit. Good choice.
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
Thanks for confirming my thoughts 👍😁 I'll see how the kit performs in Wales.
@beefcake187623 күн бұрын
Hey man thinking about the CMX500 for my first bike, any thoughts?
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
Not familiar with that bike? But youtube is your friend for that! 😁👍
@wainedodd805523 күн бұрын
I'd never go back to none vented 👍
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
I'm lucky, and have a few different suits 👍
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
It shouldn't happen here! Bloody dangerous 😳
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
I don't do huge miles, sonI charge off the granny charger on a properly installed EV rated plug/wiring.
@blearyview225424 күн бұрын
Amazing how the number 50 came along, a lovely little bike and nice chat. Great stuff Nick.
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
I know mate! Time flies 😁👍
@tommybronze345124 күн бұрын
7.5p / kWh ?!?!?! whre do you live mate ? I pay 30.6 / kWh in essex :(
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
That's my overnight rate at home with Octopus Intelligent Go 👍 I think my day rate is about 27p?
@tommybronze345124 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick never heard of of is, but after scraping the octopus website - it’s a valid tariff. QUICK delete the post before to many people will jump on the wagon and octopus pulls the offer out of the market
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
It's their standard EV charging tariff! Make sure if you use a 'proper' charger, it's compatible with their system 😉
@tommybronze345124 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick it looks like “their charger” can charge the car at any time, but the 7.5p is only for other things at late night hours - can you confirm ?
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
I let it do its own thing. It charges my car overnight at the cheap rate. I get home, plug it in, and forget about it!
@ericconnor-md2lf24 күн бұрын
Hi nick where can I get a back carrier from for rs250? Please
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
You'll just have to keep an eye on eBay or the RS owners page on Facebook I'm afraid. I was lucky, the rack came with the bike 👍 They do pop up every now and then 😉
@atp113024 күн бұрын
Subscribed great bike great video man keep riding 👍
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😁👍
@afitzsimons24 күн бұрын
So drivers slow down for runners because they're running in the middle of the road. Seems effective to me.
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
As long as they see them in time it's fine! I personally wouldn't run in the middle of a main road though!
@dylanwhite653924 күн бұрын
that shit would be a death sentence in the states. You’d get the cops called on you within 5 minutes
@MrDesmonick23 күн бұрын
Which part? Running in the middle of the road?
@dylanwhite653923 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick yes running in the middle of the road. That NEVER happens in the states.
@rogerkay860324 күн бұрын
Had a red in 1988, loved it but went back to the strokers. Great handling bike.
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
I grew up on LC's, but the little RS is very easy to live with 👍
@wainedodd805524 күн бұрын
I ride these roads on my Suzuki 250. I haven't watched 50. This is my first viewing. But gave you a sub 🤜🤛
@MrDesmonick24 күн бұрын
Much appreciated! See you on the road sometime 😁👍
@ETr4d325 күн бұрын
We have an i3 for short trips around town, mostly school drop offs. Summer range is about 370km, winter range only 105km. Full charge at home costs 1-2$ depending on hour of the day and demand. It is a great second or third car.
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
That's a big range difference! Yes, a great little car 👍
@bastogne31525 күн бұрын
Love em in red and black.
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
I think the red/black were the last of the S models?
@colintwyning96144 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick i have an i3s, i think its called Mebourne red. great car
@bastogne31525 күн бұрын
Great vid. Can that yoke take a roof rack for bikes, canoes etc.
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
I have seen a roof rack on one, but I'm not sure how it's fitted. I don't think BMW do one?
@kimetogo25 күн бұрын
Congratulations on Reaching 50 episodes of RS'ing about. Won't be long and you will be doing a 100th episodes video.Great channel, keep up the good work. Cheers
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!
@wearejames125 күн бұрын
Great review of your ownership so far. I currently drive a hybrid and not ready to go full EV, but always liked the i3 and have considered the range extender. I agree the design was way ahead of it's time and probably wouldn't date any time soon
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
Thanks! For my mileage the BEV is perfect, without the added maintenance of an ICE 'generator'.
@deviantgeek25 күн бұрын
Switch to Apple CarPlay if you can. It’s so much easier to navigate
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
I use an Android phone, so that's not an option as stock. I know the car has Apple CarPlay, but to get Android Auto I need to buy an adaptor box 😞
@deviantgeek25 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick yes, unfortunately it doesn’t support Android Auto but you may be able to enable Screen Mirroring via a service online or the Bimmercode app. I’ve recently enabled the full screen option for CarPlay but have test to test the screen mirroring function for Android.
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
I'll probably just buy a unit at some point 👍
@pamvarnsverry244425 күн бұрын
What make of gloves are you wearing???
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
They are from the 78 Moto Co. Super comfy from new, probably my most comfortable glove. I got them at a Bikeshed show maybe 7 or so years ago. www.78motorco.com/products/speed-glove
@wimcalant842525 күн бұрын
Have the same system on a 4 series. It's a gimmick amongst many other so called features. Honestly after few years the navsat is so outdated and too expensive to update. Everybosy just use google maps. Don't spend 3000 eur or $ on build in satnavs they all sucks.
@bengoey25 күн бұрын
Thanks for letting us know your experience with the i3
@MrDesmonick25 күн бұрын
No worries 👍 😁
@BenEngel196126 күн бұрын
You should move down the iDrive controller for numeric recognition (the display shows only letter now) 🤭
@MrDesmonick26 күн бұрын
Ah! So we'll call that user error then 😂😂😂😂
@paguk200026 күн бұрын
Zap maps and a better route planner will help you a lot also there are more Tesla supercharger now open to all brands of ev, with the Tesla superchargers you know there will chargers that will be working.
@MrDesmonick26 күн бұрын
Cheers, it's a big learning curve for an EV novice! 😂
@paguk200026 күн бұрын
@@MrDesmonick you are welcome believe it or not I don’t have an ev yet however my next car will be one probably an I3 I love the colour of yours
@MrDesmonick26 күн бұрын
I've just done a quick video about my life so far with it. I'll be posting it later today 👍
@ElPolloDelMar1Ай бұрын
CB McHondaface
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Gibbo-not-everyone-shakesАй бұрын
Lovin the dRz!! Legendary bike. Looking forward to watching a ride out review/commentary.
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
You mean crashes 🤣🤣🤣👍
@christianweller4288Ай бұрын
Did the top end on my RS myself back in ‘83…. after a bodged service by the dealer. New cam, rockers and assorted gaskets… only took a day.. It ran beautifully after that… and I learned much from the experience…. unlike the dealer. Great bike to work on, remove tank, seat and side panels and everything is exposed. Much missed… been looking at the CB 300R and wondering if that might work for me. Any way the RS is sounding snappy!
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
Yes, they really are so easy to work on. A great way to learn how a motorcycle works, and how things come apart and go back together 👍 I guess the 300 is similar, but in a modern way?
@mikeonabike4791Ай бұрын
Highland haggis??
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
You've got me there?? 😂
@steveholmes8249Ай бұрын
how do you get 96mpg?. mine does 70 or so and i go steady,
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
I know, it's bizarre but true! I have checked it again since, and again got just under 90mpg!
@steveholmes8249Ай бұрын
am putting mine back on the road so will see what it does. ive stripped the front caliper as it was dragging a little. will see.. @@MrDesmonick
@WayneM1961Ай бұрын
My very first brand new bike the CB250RS it was in a beautiful all sky blue colour and there was something purely magical about the sound of that single cylinder thumper, it would leave my mates 250 super-dream for dead acceleration and top speed. I passed my test and bought a CX500, I was fond of my new bike but strangely missed the 250. As for the safety gear all the gear all the time and the best you can afford regardless what the weather is doing
@MrDesmonickАй бұрын
It's never too late to get another one, and relive your 'yoof' 😀👍